Since direct-to-consumer genetic testing became available, there has been criticism that the tests would trigger undue anxiety among participants. Studies have not found this to be the case, however.

We’ve written before about some of the work Bloss and her team have already done. These and other studies provide real data showing the value for consumers of this kind of information when applied to their own health. In fact, nearly all participants found the information to be useful. And those who learned they had an increased genetic risk for certain conditions often worked with their doctors to take preventative actions to mitigate those risks.

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